Olivier Award-nominated actress and theatre-maker Mei Mac spoke on representation, activism and community building in the theatre and screen industries at Vice-Chancellor’s Talks at Norwich University of the Arts on 6 November 2025. Mac spoke about advocating for her character, Min Tso in the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, … >
While giving Radio Times magazine a tour of the set for the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, showrunner Russell T Davies explained the sea-dwelling race familiarly known as “Sea Devils” prefer to be called “Homo Aqua“. “It’s racist to say Sea Devil,” Russell T Davies told RT, with a … >
The BBC has announced that The War Between the Land and the Sea is due to launch in the UK on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this December, with new imagery released. Showrunner, co-writer and executive co-producer Russell T Davies said, “This is a huge, spectacular Christmas treat, with heroes and monsters and battles and … >
Disney+ has confirmed that they will not be partnering on the next series of Doctor Who. The partnership will end following their transmission of the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea in 2026. Doctor Who will return Christmas 2026 with a special episode written by Russell T Davies. Bad Wolf … >
In an interview with Collider, actor Russell Tovey was asked what he loves about Doctor Who and The War Between the Land and the Sea showrunner Russell T Davies as a storyteller. “He’s just so enthusiastic. He loves what he does, and he loves stories, and he loves entertaining and is compelled to make shows … >
BAFTA Cymru (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Wales) has announced that writer, producer and showrunner, Russell T Davies will receive a prestigious award for his contributions to television. Davies will receive this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Television Award at the ceremony this year. He has written, produced and filmed several productions … >
When asked by ScreenRant what she can tease about her character, Salt in the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land an the Sea, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw mentioned a romantic element. “My character’s called Salt. She’s an amphibian, and she also has a very regal presence. I think Russell T. Davies is such a … >
Cumming and Morrissey have been confirmed as leads for Russell T Davies’ upcoming Channel 4 Drama Tip Toe Alan Cumming (Glenrothan) and David Morrissey (Sherwood) will lead the 5-episode drama Tip Toe, set in Manchester, which has begun filming. The five-part series will follow Leo and Clive who have lived next door to each other in … >
In an interview with Radio Times, former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, who is in contact with recent showrunner Russell T Davies, suggested that a decision on future series of Doctor Who will have to wait until its spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea transmits. “The spin-off’s been shot and I imagine … >
In a Pilot TV podcast recorded in front of a live audience on 8 August 2025, Russell T Davies expressed optimism for how the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea is shaping up in post-production. “I’m immensely proud of it. I think it’s absolutely brilliant. It’s like we had a … >